Waikanae Beach Kids Wellington

Certificated Kaiako

Our team at Waikanae Beach Kids is looking for a qualified and registered early childhood kaiako to join our dynamic teaching team! 

We have a warm and friendly work environment where our kaiako are respected, valued and supported to grow. 

We are a place of manaakitanga where we show a respect and kindness towards one another, where our centre community can come together, a place to play, learn and teach. We nurture a collaborative and social environment with age appropriate resources and a fantastic range of activities for tamariki to explore. 

Our offer to you;

• A lovely close-knit small team of kaiako to work alongside
• A well resourced centre
• An induction and mentoring programme and professional growth cycle
• Paid PLD opportunities to support your professional growth
• Staff childcare discounts
• Paid first aid course
• Competitive remuneration (full pay parity)
• Paid non contact and meeting times
• Regular funding budgets to purchase resources throughout the year
• Regular opportunities throughout the year to purchase art and stationary resources

What we are looking for;

• You are passionate, caring and committed to quality education
• Confident in building professional relationships with tamariki, families, colleagues and the community
• Committed to promoting a bicultural curriculum that aligns with Te Whāriki
• Committed to providing an inclusive environment that promotes tamariki sense of wellbeing and belonging
• Have a collaborative approach to working in a team where you are able to communicate effectively
• Be an enthusiastic team player who is flexible and able to work well in a small team. 

If you are interested in this amazing opportunity we would love to hear from you!

Only applicants who are NZ citizens or eligible to work in NZ, with relevant NZ recognised teaching qualifications (Dip/Bachelor in ECE Teaching - Level 7 or above; have registration and current practising certificate, need apply.